Reports from the National Weather Service that Cranston, Rhode Island, took on nearly 11 inches of rain in a 24-hour period made the 2 or so inches that fell on the Tri-Towns seem like a momentary sprinkle. Nonetheless, municipal officials in the Tri-Towns are quick to address potential areas of concern. Highway surveyors […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, Saturday, September 10, at 1:00 pm for the return of the New Bedford Harbor Sea Shanty Chorus. Rain date September 17 The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is one of the most harmonious crews to come ashore. Their repertoire of work songs of the Yankee sailor […] Read more »
The new scouting year is underway for Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53. Come check out Scouting. We offer activities including biking, kayaking, hiking, climbing and fun monthly campouts and more. We are looking for boys ages 11 to 17 to join us for adventure. No previous scouting experience is necessary. Call 508-245-2948 or text for […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Saturday September 17, 8:00-9:00 am for an early morning birding adventure. This birding walk will be led by Justin Barrett, President of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a lovely, relaxed morning in nature and a wonderful opportunity to learn about local wildlife. […] Read more »
Marion Planning Board members Norm Hills, Eileen Marum, Jonathan Henry, Alanna Nelson, Tucker Burr and Andrew Daniel and administrative assistant Terri Santos gathered on Tuesday night at the Police Station and were joined remotely by Planning Board member Christopher Collings and Town Planner Doug Guey-Lee for a brief public meeting. On an unofficial […] Read more »
Town Administrator James McGrail and Public Health Director Lori Desmarais report that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Marion. The current WNV risk level for Marion is low. Mosquitoes are most prevalent from May to August, but remain […] Read more »
As September 15 marks the beginning of the new 2022-23 calendar year for the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club – as well as the 81st anniversary of the Club’s formation — we are having a special luncheon meeting on Thursday, September 15 to mark the occasion at 11:00 a.m. at Reynaud Hall at the United Congregational Church […] Read more »
The series racing wrapped up for the year with very tight scores for the Ensign Fleet and Class B Cruising. No Quarter Given, left no question as to who was tops in Class A of the PHRF Wednesday series. There are still more races in September. The Hurricane Cup and Fall Round the Bay […] Read more »
Melba (Costa) Gordon, 90, of Fairhaven, died September 1, 2022, at The Residence at Cedar Dell. She was the wife of the late Henry E. “Skippy” Gordon. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Belmira “Mabel” (Mello) Costa, she lived in Fairhaven most of her life. She and her […] Read more »
The Sippican Rod and Gun Club is hosting its 8th annual Women on Target event on September 24, from 8 am to 5 pm. The cost of the course is $100 per participant. The event includes coffee and morning refreshments, classroom instruction, lunch and live fire range instruction. Upon completion of the course, all participants […] Read more »